http://www.clublexus.com/forums Where else do you go for wheel, tire and brake information? This forum is sponsored by The Tire Rack en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:55:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.clublexus.com/forums http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465556-nitto-invos-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:49 GMT Considering these to replace my OEM Potenzas, any thoughts or experience. The brief research I have done has been positive and at half the price of Michelin PS2's the arguement is compelling. Thank you:thumbup:

]]> ISFAIL http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465556-nitto-invos.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465504-forgestar-f14s-available-in-gold-19-a-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:19 GMT Hey guys, i want to introduce to you a NEW finish from Forgestar... Image: http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/redevox5.jpg Image: http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/f14goldsmall Image: http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/f14goldlarges Forgestar F14 GOLD. Listed are the available... Hey guys, i want to introduce to you a NEW finish from Forgestar...







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Order yours now and have them at your door in 3 weeks!! ]]> D2-AUTOSPORT http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465504-forgestar-f14s-available-in-gold-19-a.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465293-sc300-with-17-or-smaller-rims-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:04 GMT I know just about everyone on here is into the big rims/staggered thing, but that's really just not me, and not only that, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for the rims and tires every time I need new ones, along with the fact that the roads I normally drive on aren't very bump friendly. With a bit of searching, I couldn't really find too much that I liked, I'm not into the blingy side of things, I like it clean, simple, and classy, preferably just 5 spokes.

Does anyone have any suggestions as far as what looks good without being huge and breaking the bank? I'm open to nearly everything really, and so far, I'm almost tempted to pick up a set of used evo VIII rims to throw on. Can I get some opinions? ]]> hawaiifive http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465293-sc300-with-17-or-smaller-rims.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465232-attn-tirerack-why-not-carry-jdm-fitment-bbs-ch-rs-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:16:30 GMT I've been shopping for rims and trust the BBS name the most ~ do you guys plan to get the BBS CH-R's in a JDM fitment? I learned from a reliable source that these wheels will only fit German 5x120 fitments :cry:

Kudos for sponsoring this forum but when do you guys plan to offer some nice wheels for our 5x114.3 fitment cars? I love the BBS LM's and have the JDM version on my NSX. However you guys do not carry these wheels so I had to go straight to Japan to source these wheels :egads:

This is the wheel I'm looking for in a 19" fitment, BBS CH-R's in matte black:




Can you guys assist in getting these rims at some point?

rick ]]> s4play http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/465232-attn-tirerack-why-not-carry-jdm-fitment-bbs-ch-rs.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464883-2nd-gen-wheel-gurus-weigh-in-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:02:08 GMT I have a 98 gs300 and want a basically stock look with no rubbing issues. DF210 springs with 18 x 8 or 18 x 8.5 and a 245/40 18 all around. What offsets would acheive this look ?

Does a lip vs lipless wheel have an effect on what offset would work?

I notice that a stock gs430 18" has a 45mm offset and its a lipless wheel, if i found a wheel with a lip IE. stern would i need to compensate for the lip via the offset to make sure the wheels look stock in relation to staying under the fenders and not rub?

thanks ]]> coba http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464883-2nd-gen-wheel-gurus-weigh-in.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464764-snow-tires-blizzaks-ws60-vs-altimax-arctics-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:35:15 GMT My last comparison is between the Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 and the General Altimax Arctic.
Tire Rack's customer ratings says that the Altimax are equal or better than the Blizzaks in every aspect except just slightly worse on ice.
What do you guys think?
Which one should I get?

P.S. I'm driving a 09 IS250 AWD (Canadian model) and I'm not changing the rims because of the TPM's so I'm gettin tires of size 225/45R17

Thanks y'all! ]]> reyoasian http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464764-snow-tires-blizzaks-ws60-vs-altimax-arctics.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464379-how-to-plug-up-tpms-hole-to-use-tpms-rim-on-non-tpms-car-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:47:07 GMT is it possible to safely plug up the TPMS hole on TPMS rims that has had the sensor taken out so i can use the rim on my 2001 GS300 which doesnt have TPMS? thanks is it possible to safely plug up the TPMS hole on TPMS rims that has had the sensor taken out

so i can use the rim on my 2001 GS300 which doesnt have TPMS?

thanks ]]> UberNoob http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464379-how-to-plug-up-tpms-hole-to-use-tpms-rim-on-non-tpms-car.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464316-safe-to-use-adapters-for-5x114-3mm-5x120-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:15:37 GMT friend has 15" wheels with some good winter tires to give to me for free
they came off a Mercedes Benz

bolt pattern is 5x120mm

is it safe to use adapter to mount it on my 2001 GS300?

also do 15" rims even fit on the 2GS? (will it clear the discs?)

thanks in advance ]]> UberNoob http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/464316-safe-to-use-adapters-for-5x114-3mm-5x120.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/463385-torque-specs-for-tpms-ferrule-nut-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:52:09 GMT 35 in-lb or 4 N-m (for those of you that live in parts of the world that call soccer "football")? Does that sound right?

That is what the "fit kit" I bought says. I just wanted to verify.

Also, for those interested, here are a couple of inexpensive torque wrenches that should get the job done:

1/4" Drive Click Stop Torque Wrench, 20-200 in-lb ($30)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2696

Adjustable Torque Screwdriver with Tire Pressure Management System Service Kit, 2-36 in-lb ($20)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65397 ]]> Looftie http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/463385-torque-specs-for-tpms-ferrule-nut.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/463151-hankook-ventus-v12-evo-k110-new-post.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:28:19 GMT Longest tire name ever...

Anyway, after 14k miles on my stock Dunlops, it was time to replace them. The outside edges of both front tires were trashed, and the rears only had a few mm's of tread left before death. I did quite a bit of research on replacement tires, with my criteria being that I wanted tires in the $150 range that were aggressive but QUIET. The Dunlops became quite loud as time wore on, and I wanted to see an improvement in that regard with the replacement tires.

I found the subject tires by reading about them in a recent Car & Driver comparison test, in which they bested the benchmark PS2 in many categories and came in 2nd to (coincidentally) a Dunlop tire. What caught my eye was that the Hankook's not only finished near the top of the pack in most tests, but also did great in the wet, and were rated 5/5 for noise levels.

I paid $126 for the fronts, and $157 for the rears, not including the $50 rebate I need to mail in. Counting the rebate, that's $516 for highly rated performance tires - not too shabby. They're Y rated - as if I'll ever see speeds that high - and have a treadwear of 280, which is comparable with stock.

Subjective: It's tough to compare worn-out tires to brand new tires, but I don't think the Dunlops were ever this quiet. I couldn't believe how quiet and smooth the car felt on the way home, and these tires seem to absorb road imperfections pretty well. I didn't notice the tramlining that the Dunlops frequently exhibited. On the negative side, even though the load index is higher on these than the Dunlops, they feel softer in cornering. They're sure-footed, but do not feel as sharp as the stock Dunlops.

All in all, a positive experience so far. I would recommend these for a reasonably priced replacement tire that will give you 95% of the experience of a PS2 at less than half the price. With a tread life of 15-20k miles, I'll take all the help I can get... ]]> 15951 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/463151-hankook-ventus-v12-evo-k110.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462887-08-rx350-20x8-5-dpe-tire-size-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:38:31 GMT Need help choosing tire size. I am torn between 245/45 and 255/45. People are telling me that 255 is too wide. Need help choosing tire size. I am torn between 245/45 and 255/45. People are telling me that 255 is too wide. ]]> lfteeglfr http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462887-08-rx350-20x8-5-dpe-tire-size.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462861-ls430-with-uneven-wear-on-tires-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:10:10 GMT I just got my 05 LS430 w/ 46k miles. I had it inspected before I bought it and the tire wear is uneven. Most wheels are around 4/32nds and one is at 7/32nds. I had the TPMS light go off on the long drive home from Dallas where I bought it. I found the reset button and the light was off for another... I just got my 05 LS430 w/ 46k miles. I had it inspected before I bought it and the tire wear is uneven. Most wheels are around 4/32nds and one is at 7/32nds. I had the TPMS light go off on the long drive home from Dallas where I bought it. I found the reset button and the light was off for another 80 miles or so but it came on last night driving home from work. Initially the tires were at 50psi and the spare was at 14, I aired them all up.

If the sensor works on change in wheel speed then does the LS430 need all tires replaced each time one needs to be replaced? ]]> DaytonaSTi http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462861-ls430-with-uneven-wear-on-tires.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462762-michelin-pilot-sport-a-s-plus-245-40zr-18-93y-some-cases-causes-pull-drift-lex-gs-3rd-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:37:34 GMT Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40ZR-18 93Y in some cases causes pull/drift Lexus GS Third Series Starting this thread for those thinking about putting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40ZR-18 93Y on Lexus Third Generation GS series cars. There have been reports of the tires causing right... Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40ZR-18 93Y in some cases causes pull/drift Lexus GS Third Series

Starting this thread for those thinking about putting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus 245/40ZR-18 93Y on Lexus Third Generation GS series cars. There have been reports of the tires causing right drift/pull on some cars. Here are two confirmed cases of this tire causing a pull/drift. If you get this tire, contact Michelin or the place you got the tire and they will take care of your issue.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-...-continue.html


http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-t...-response.html

Located here is some technical discussion of the possible cause:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Tires-235...in-Tires-2.htm ]]> GS2006 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462762-michelin-pilot-sport-a-s-plus-245-40zr-18-93y-some-cases-causes-pull-drift-lex-gs-3rd.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462595-mc3-wheels-at-sema-new-post.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:14:49 GMT MC3 TEAMED UP WITH ELITE VIP TUNING AND SUBARU NORTH AMERICA TO BUILD A KILLER SET OF 20" WHEELS FOR THE NEW SUBARU LEGACY GT. TOTAL VIP STYLING ALL THE WAY!!!!! ENJOY.






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:woot: ]]> MC3 Wheels http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462595-mc3-wheels-at-sema.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462528-i-want-to-buy-ssr-wheels-new-post.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:36 GMT Well, I think the title is pretty clear.

I'm looking for some SSR Vienna LM-9 in gold

18x9.5 and 18x10. Please PM me with your prices or post a message here for where I can find them ]]> FuMoFFuTT http://www.clublexus.com/forums/the-tire-racks-tires-wheels-and-brakes-forum/462528-i-want-to-buy-ssr-wheels.html